Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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